Trick-or-Treat

Happy Halloween! We took Makena trick-or-treating hoping that it would be more fun for her this year than last. Well, it wasn't. Makena was so grumpy that she sat in her stroller the whole time and glared at people from underneath her duck costume. It was so cold and windy that Troy and I gave up after only five houses. Better yet, after being home for five minutes we got trick-or-treaters and ended up giving away what little candy we had just accumulated. Thank goodness Target had their Halloween candy on sale 50% off.

Rebekah, Troy, and Makena the Duck

Me and a friend with our Jack-o-lanterns

Happy Birthday Makena!

We took a family vacation to Oregon to celebrate Makena's first birthday and our fifth anniversary. We visited Grandma Wikle, Uncle Kevin, Aunt Lola, and their respective family members. It was a lovely trip. However I've decided that family trips should be kept closer to home while our children are very young. We've been home for two days and the car lag is finally wearing off. I was starting to go crazy in the back seat of the car for two days in a row with a restless toddler.

Mother's Day breakfast.

The breakfast makers.

Troy, Makena, and Rebekah
at Silver Falls State Park

Aunt Lola and fam

Makena and Daddy

Makena and Grandma Wikle


Thanks to the Wikle's and their fantastic hospitality. We loved every minute.

Cinderella

Makena loves to help me with the daily chores. Her favorite is helping Mom with the laundry.

Makena also loves to chew on citrus fruit.

After a tough day on the home front nothing beats a good meal and a nap.

New Year's Resolutions

Makena is setting the standard in our home with her New Year's work out routine. She spends the majority of her day feeling fit and fabulous. It's no wonder that she eats mostly cream and still looks amazing. Troy and I are having a difficult time keeping up. Watch out fitness world your new diva is in the making. Here are her variations on some popular exercises, for your

New Year's motivation and enjoyment...

Butterfly Stretch

Arm Stretch/Reach

Neck Stretch

Back & Shoulder Stretch

Push ups

Modified push ups

Cobra pose (Yoga)

Down ward facing dog pose (Yoga)